British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC
The Burkiss Way

The Burkiss Way

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1976 - 1980
  • 48 episodes (6 series)

Radio sketch show with Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett and Fred Harris. Also features Denise Coffey.

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